JPH1052575A - Ship-shaped toy and racing game device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a boat-shaped toy capable of stable running, and a decoration changing during running, and a racing game apparatus using the same. An axle (4a) having wheels (4) is provided in a case (3). A power source for rotating the axle 4a is provided inside the case 3. A boat 2 is provided above the propulsion device 1 via a connection 1a. A motor 5 is provided behind the boat 2, and a power supply is connected to the motor 5. The rotation shaft of the motor 5 is projected from the stern of the boat 2, and a screw 6 is attached to the rear end of the rotation shaft. A doll 7 imitating a pilot is provided behind the boat 2. The doll 7 is provided so as to be rotatable back and forth around a shaft 7a which extends in the lateral direction of the boat 2. A protruding portion 7 b is provided at the lower end of the doll 7 and protrudes from the bottom of the boat 2. Doll 7
When the doll 7 rotates forward, the projection 7b
Is provided with a switch 8 to which the switch contacts. The switch 8 is connected between the power supply and the motor 5.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a boat-shaped toy having a hull capable of being propelled underwater or above the water, and a racing game apparatus using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are various types of toys that imitate vehicles, such as automobiles, ships and airplanes, and the sizes range from small ones such as minicars to large ones that children can actually ride and play. . Above all, toys that imitate ships
There are many products on the market that give special fun by floating on rivers and pools.

A typical toy simulating such a ship is a boat-shaped toy that can run on water by an engine or a motor. In this hull toy, an engine and a motor are provided on a hull in a reduced shape substantially similar to the shape of an actual boat, and a screw for propelling the hull is connected to this. Then, when the engine and motor are operated to float the hull in the water, the rotation of the screw propels the hull in the same manner as an actual boat. Such a boat-shaped toy can be enjoyed alone, but it is also possible to arrange several cars and play a boat race game such as a race with several people.

Further, a receiver and a servomotor connected to the receiver are provided on the hull of the hull toy, and a rudder provided near a screw of the hull is connected to the servomotor to provide a hull toy for radio control. You can enjoy as.

[0005] Further, it is also possible to carry a prominent character or the like on the hull and to run on the water, or to make the hull large enough for a person to actually ride on and use it as an attraction in an amusement park or the like.

[0006]

However, the conventional boat-shaped toy as described above has the following problems. That is, when used as a race, such as in a boat racing game, it is difficult for the hull floating on the water to determine its running position, and it is easy to hit the adjacent hull. To cope with this, a propulsion device having wheels at the bottom of the hull is provided instead of a screw or the like, and the hull can be propelled stably by submerging the propulsion device and running on the water bottom. However, in this case, since the water splash by the screw or the like does not rise, the power of the race becomes insufficient.

[0007] Even if the hull simulating a ship runs, it is reduced to a size that can be carried by humans.
The reality is rather poor. In order to cope with this, it is conceivable to provide decorations such as dolls on the hull. However, if the ornaments remain fixed, the sense of reality is poor when the toy boat is used as a race or an attraction.

[0008] The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a boat-shaped toy capable of stable running and changing decorations during running, and a race using the same. It is to provide a game device.

[0009]

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a propulsion device capable of propelling underwater or underwater,
A boat-shaped toy provided above the propulsion device and having a hull for propelling the water surface in accordance with the propulsion of the propulsion device has the following technical features.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, an ornament is provided on the hull so as to be movable, and the ornament is provided with a protruding portion for receiving water resistance by the propulsion of the propulsion device. A driving source connected to the driving source;
A rotating body that generates droplets in the water or near the water surface is provided, and the hull is provided with an opening / closing device that opens and closes a connection state between the power supply and the drive source, with the decorative object abutting by its movement. I do.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the propulsion unit is submerged in water and runs on the bottom of the water. At this time, the hull runs on the water surface. Then, the protrusion of the decoration provided on the hull is pushed by the resistance of water generated by running of the hull, and the decoration tilts. Since the inclined decoration pushes the opening / closing device, the opening / closing device closes and the drive source operates. And
The rotating body provided in the driving source rotates, and water splashes are generated. Therefore, when the boat-shaped toy is used as a race or an attraction, stable running is possible and the force is increased.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the boat-shaped toy according to the first aspect, a variable resistor whose resistance value changes in accordance with a contact force applied by the ornament is added to the opening / closing device. I do. According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the propulsion speed of the hull is increased, the contact force of the ornament on the opening / closing device is increased by the resistance of the water to the protruding portion, so that the resistance value of the variable resistor changes. . Then, the current flowing to the drive source increases, and the number of rotations of the rotating body increases, so that the amount of generated water droplets increases. Therefore, the water droplets change according to the speed of the hull, so that a more realistic driving can be enjoyed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the hull toy according to the first or second aspect, the hull is provided to be rotatable about a vertical axis with respect to the propulsion device. And According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the propulsion device travels on a curve, the hull rotates in a direction parallel to the water surface and draws an arc as if the real hull is running. You can enjoy the running with the.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a racing game machine using a boat-shaped toy, wherein a plurality of tracks parallel to each other are provided on the bottom of the water.
A plurality of boat-shaped toys according to claim 1, 2, or 3 is provided, and a plurality of propulsion devices for the boat-shaped toys are juxtaposed so as to be able to travel on the plurality of tracks respectively. In the above-described invention, since the plurality of propulsion units are configured to run on the determined track, there is no collision between the hulls during the race, and the running is stable. In addition, since the boat-shaped toy according to claim 1, 2, or 3 is used, a realistic race can be enjoyed, and the power of the race increases.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a boat-shaped toy according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The hull described in the claims is a boat, the driving source is a motor, the rotating body is a screw, the opening and closing device is a switch, and the decoration is a doll.

(1) Configuration of the Embodiment The configuration of this embodiment will be described below. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a propulsion device 1 running on the water bottom by wheels 4, a boat 2 imitating a boat provided on the upper portion of the propulsion device 1, and a Provided doll 7.

First, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the propulsion device 1 is provided with an axle 4a having wheels 4 in a box-shaped case 3. The axle 4a is rotated inside the case 3. A power source (not shown) is provided. Above the propulsion device 1, a connection portion 1a that is raised in an oblique direction is provided rotatably about a vertical axis 1b. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a boat 2 is attached to the upper end of the connecting portion 1a, and is configured to be rotatable together with the connecting portion 1a in a direction parallel to the water surface.

The boat 2 has a boat shape in which the tip of the propulsion device 1 on the traveling direction side is thin, and a motor 5 is provided behind the boat. The motor 5 is connected to a power supply (not shown) provided on the boat 2. The rotation axis of the motor 5 is provided in a direction parallel to the traveling direction of the propulsion device 1, and its rear end protrudes from the stern of the boat 2. A screw 6 is attached to the rear end of the rotating shaft.

At the rear of the boat 2, a doll 7 imitating a pilot is provided. The doll 7 is provided so as to be rotatable back and forth about a shaft 7a extending in the lateral direction of the boat 2, and a lower end thereof is provided with a protruding portion 7b protruding from the bottom of the boat 2.

Further, behind the doll 7 on the boat 2,
When the doll 7 rotates forward, a switch 8 is provided at a position where a part of the protruding portion 7b contacts. The switch 8 is connected between the power supply and the motor 5, as shown in FIG.

(2) Operation of the Embodiment The operation of the embodiment having the above configuration is as follows. That is, the propulsion device 1 is submerged in the water so that the boat 2 can be seen floating above the water. Then, when the axle 4a is rotated by the power source, the rotation of the wheels 4 causes the propulsion device 1 to run on the bottom of the water and the boat 2 to propel the water surface. When the boat 2 propels the water surface, the protruding portion 7b of the doll 7 leans backward due to the resistance of the water, so that the upper part of the doll 7 leans forward. Further, when the protruding portion 7b is tilted backward, a part thereof contacts the switch 8 to close the circuit, and the motor 5 and the power supply are connected, so that the rotating shaft of the motor 5 rotates.
Then, the screw 6 rotates, and water droplets are generated at the stern of the boat 2.

When the speed of the propulsion device 1 decreases,
As the resistance of the water decreases and the doll 7 rises, the protruding portion 7b moves away from the switch 8. Then, the switch 8 is turned off, the rotation of the motor 5 is stopped, and water splash is eliminated. Also, since the boat 2 is provided on the propulsion device 1 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction with respect to the water surface, it is assumed that the boat 2 rotates when the propulsion device 1 makes a curve run, and that the true boat 2 is running. Draw an arc.

(3) Effects of the Embodiment The effects of the present embodiment as described above are as follows.
That is, when the boat 2 propels the water surface, the doll 7 moves,
The occurrence of water droplets increases the sense of realism and power, and is particularly suitable for a case where several boat-shaped toys are arranged side by side and used as a racing game device or as an attraction.

When used as a racing game device, since the boat 2 is supported by the propulsion device 1,
It is easy to determine the running position and it is difficult to hit the adjacent boat 2. Even if the doll 7 is on the boat 2, it is easy to balance. Further, when the vehicle travels on a curve, the boat 2 travels in an arc like a real hull, so that the user can enjoy a realistic travel.

(4) Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the shapes, dimensions, and the like of each member can be appropriately changed. For example, the switch 8 also serves as a variable resistor, and more current flows as the pressing force increases. Then, when the propulsion speed of the boat 2 increases, the resistance of water to the protruding portion 7b increases, and the pressing force of the protruding portion 7b against the switch 8 increases, so that the current flowing to the motor 5 also increases. Therefore, the number of rotations of the screw 6 increases, and the generated water splash increases. Therefore, the water droplets change in accordance with the speed of the boat 2, and a more realistic driving can be enjoyed.

The position of the screw 6 is not limited to the stern, but may be provided near the bow. The shape of the boat 2 corresponding to the hull described in the claims does not necessarily have to be the shape of a boat.

The power source of the propulsion device 1 may be any power source that can rotate the axle 4a. For example, a magnet may be provided in the case 3 and the propulsion device 1 may be attracted and run by the magnetic force. Further, the case 3 of the propulsion device 1 may be hooked on a hook provided on a traveling chain, and the propulsion device 1 may be pulled by the hook.

Further, if a track such as a rail is laid on the bottom of a water tank or the like, and the propulsion device 1 runs on this track, the running is stabilized. In particular, when used as a racing game device, the traveling position of each propulsion device 1 is regulated by the trajectory, so that there is no collision between the boats 2 and stable traveling is possible.

[0029]

According to the present invention as described above, stable running is possible with a simple structure in which a decorative body having a projecting portion in contact with a water flow is provided on a hull in a freely movable manner. A variable ship-shaped toy and a racing game apparatus using the same can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a boat-shaped toy according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the propulsion device according to the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing the propulsion device according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing the boat in the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing a connection relationship between a motor, a power supply, and a switch in the embodiment of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Propulsion machine 1a, 7a ... Shaft 2 ... Boat 3 ... Case 4 ... Wheel 4a ... Axle 5 ... Motor 6 ... Screw 7 ... Doll 7b ... Projection part 8 ... Switch

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A boat-shaped toy having a propulsion device capable of propelling underwater or underwater, and a hull provided above the propulsion device and propelling the water surface in accordance with the propulsion of the propulsion device, wherein a decoration is floated on the hull. Provided as possible, the decoration is provided with a protrusion receiving water resistance due to the propulsion of the propulsion device, the hull is provided with a drive source connected to a power supply, the drive source, underwater or near the surface of water A boat-shaped toy, comprising: a rotating body to be generated; and an opening / closing device for opening / closing a connection state between the power supply and the drive source, the decoration being in contact with the hull due to its movement. 2. The boat-shaped toy according to claim 1, wherein a variable resistor whose resistance value changes in accordance with a contact force applied by the ornament is added to the opening / closing device. 3. The boat-shaped toy according to claim 1, wherein the hull is provided rotatably about a vertical axis with respect to the propulsion device. 4. A plurality of track-shaped toys according to claim 1, 2 or 3, comprising a plurality of tracks parallel to each other on a water floor, A racing game device using a ship-shaped toy, which is juxtaposed so as to be able to run on a track.